Drive or Fly: Eldridge, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for STS–SFO. At 49 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 16m
Distance
49.1 mi
Total Cost
$45
CO2
20 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 52m
5m in the air
Air Distance
40 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
10 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between STS and SFO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 16m | 2h 52m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $45 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 20 kg CO2 | 10 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 25, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Eldridge, CA to San Francisco, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.